Enjoy up to 70% off at Market! Market!’s Anniversary Sale

Sale! Sale! Festa di Carvenale at Ayala Malls Market! Market!

Make your way to Market! Market! on September 16 to 23 and join the carnival party and mallwide anniversary sale. 

Whip out your shopping list and wish list and check out store offerings of up to 70% off during the Sale! Sale! Festa di Carvenale at Ayala Malls Market! Market! 

Hold on to your shopping receipts and try your luck winning at the carnival activities at the Activity Center and Serendra Wing.

  

Claw of Luck

At the Claw of Luck, present PhP1,500 worth of single or accumulated receipts and be a human claw machine – grab as many treats as you can! 

For more chances of playing, download the Zing App by Ayala Malls and be a Plus member. The Claw of Luck is open from 2pm to 6pm on September 16 to 23 at the Activity Center. 

Unlock the Vault

Test your skills and your luck at Unlock the Vault. Win up to PhP18,000 in cash if you successfully unlock the vault. The vault will be at the Activity Center from September 16 to 23.

 

Take my P.I.C.

Need to make more memories and take more photos? Present PhP500 worth of single or accumulated receipts at the Concierge booth and proceed to the Take my P.I.C. photo studio at Serendra Wing for your photo shoot. Take my P.I.C. is open from September 17 to 18.

  

Jump and Grab

Craving for sweets? Jump as high as you can and top our logo to win a special prize! Present PhP500 worth of single or accumulated receipts to get the chance to satisfy your sweet cravings for free. Jump and Grab is open from September 16 to 23 at the Activity Center.

Shop and save on discounts! Join the carnival party! See you at Market! Market!

For more information on mall activities, schedules, and promotions at #iLoveMarketMarket, like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram and TikTok, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com. 

Sharp celebrates its 110 years of transforming lives

　

 

On September 15, Sharp Corporation (hereinafter “Sharp”) commemorates its 110th anniversary. It started when Founder Tokuji Hayakawa established a metalworking shop in Tokyo on this day 110 years ago in 1912. Later he invented the “Ever Ready Sharp Pencil,” a twist-type mechanical pencil that would later become the origin of the corporate brand. 

 

Sharp is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. Sharp sets its business vision as “Changing the World with 8K+5G and AIoT”. 8K technology creates images that reveal a world beyond our everyday reality and gives birth to thrilling new discoveries, while 5G is the next generation of mobile data transmission. With its significant advances in data transmission, speed,and capacity, it delivers ultra-low latency and multi-terminal connectivity. Also, 5G expands communication potential to facilitate all-round connectivity between users and all manner of devices.

 

On the other hand, AIoT is Sharp’s unique synthesis of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things), a tactile and intuitive approach created through the application of cloud connectivity and AI to a full suite of familiar everyday appliances, transforming devices from useful tools to active partners in addressing the needs of individual households and society as a whole.

 

To achieve its vision, Sharp uses its three core brand businesses, Smart Life, 8K Ecosystem, and ICT, along with two device businesses, Display Devices and Electronic Devices that support them, in an integrated fashion in pursuit of “One Sharp” business. 

 

Based on Sharp’s business creed of “Sincerity and Creativity,” and founder Tokuji Hayakawa’s ideal to "Make products that other companies want to imitate," Sharp has continued to introduce unique products and solutions including world-firsts and Japan-firsts to contribute to the development of society. As a result, Sharp has reached many milestones over its history of 110 years with its products and solutions. These include:

• Introduction of AQUOS LCD TVs from 2001 and shipping of 500 million units by end of September 2020

• Develops photovoltaic power generation (Solar power) since 1959

• Introduced Plasmacluster air purifying technology on October 2000 which incorporates also to their other products andalready achieved 100 million units shipped worldwide by October 2021

• Developed the world’s first all-transistor calculator in 1964

• Developed mobile phones since 1994 and delivering many featured products such as the industry-first camera-equipped mobile phone in 2000

• Developed convection microwave ovens since 1961 and introducing Japan’s first mass production model in 1962

• Introduction of its first multi-copier in 1972

• Most recently, produced face masks from February 2020 and reaching total 300 million shipment by November 2021. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such activities over all these years have been recognized by various worldwide institutes, including IEEE(The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), the world's largest academic society for electrical, electronics, information, and telecommunications engineering, recognizing three individual developments by Sharp as IEEE Milestones including “Pioneering Work on Electronic Calculators”, “Commercialization and Industrialization of Solar Cells”, and “Sharp 14-inch Thin-Film-Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) for TV”.

 

110th anniversary logo

Sharp has created a 110th anniversary logo as a commemoration and a sign of gratitude toward the support from our stakeholders over these 110 years. The gently changing colors express transformation to a green and blue colors represents the image of ESG business.　

Sharp 110th Anniversary Logo

 

Business Transformation to Re-emphasize ESG

On this 110th anniversary year, Sharp has introduced a new management system to realize transformation to re-emphasize on ESG and raise its social value and revitalize its brand for sustainable growth. 

 

Management emphasizing on ESG will be carried out under four major policies:1) Further strengthen healthcare related business, 2)Contribution to carbon neutral, 3) Management based on HITO (people), and 4) True global company.

(1) Further strengthen healthcare related business

Sharp will introduce products, services, and solutions centering preventive care, such as by strengthening sensing functions installed in its home appliances, TVs and mobile devices, developing unique healthcare related sensors, and creating new healthcare related devices, along with carrying out partnership and M&A(Mergers & Acquisition) aggressively. This way, a system will be formed that measures people’s health related data naturally in various scenes and provide a solution optimum for each individual. Eventually, Sharp aims to realize people to lead a self-directing healthy living.

 

(2) Contribution to carbon neutral

Sharp will contribute to carbon neutral by reducing its GHG(Greenhouse Gas) emission and expanding renewable energy in society. Under its long-term environmental vision “Sharp Eco Vision 2050”, Sharpdeclares to realize net zero emission of GHG emission through its activities. As a mid-term target, Sharp aims to reduce 60% GHG emission by 2035. To realize this target, Sharp will further expand its energy solution business by developing business in aerospace and automotive appliances, expand PPA(Power Purchase Agreement) business, and accelerate research of latest technology solar cells such as perovskite for practical use. By such means, by 2030, Sharp expects to contribute in reduction of GHG emission equal to approximately 12 times emission of its in-house activity, and contribute to carbon neutrality of society. 

 

(3) Management based on HITO (people)

Personnel system will be further innovated based on four perspectives: Hybrid personnel with multiple professions, Innovation-cultivating environment, Talent-based optimum personnel stationing, and Opportunity for growth provided to excellent members. The initials spell out HITO, meaning “people” in Japanese. 

 

Specifically, performance-based personnel system to support young talents, attractive work treatment system to gather professional personnel, fulfilled structure to support growth of personnel, and rejuvenating and speed-up of decision process will be executed to cultivate and young and spirited corporate culture. 

(4) True Global Company

Sharp aims to expand global business by strengthening sales strategy in each region and promote management innovation. While already being recognized as a strong electronics brand in Japan, it seeks to further develop its brand worldwide to contribute to society with its featured products, solutions, services and technology. 

 

Specifically, development of global personnel and acceleration of partnership and M&A with global companies will be promoted, while introducing new products with latest technology simultaneously worldwide, and strengthening local-adapting products and services to raise the brand on a global scale.

 

Truly, many lives have been enlightened by the trusted presence of Sharp through the years. Sharp will continue to stay as your stable and assuring companion wherein our products are designed to meet daily needs and desires of its consumers providing a breath of satisfaction with its advanced technology, revolutionary designs, and overall solution. Sharp will continue to transform the lives of the people as it serves as your friend through the years. Just like how friendship serves as a lifetime commitment, Sharp intends to keep it that way for years to come.

 

In celebration of Sharp Corporation’s 110th anniversary, Sharp Philippines will conduct various activities and promotions to express its gratitude towards its customers for their support to the company over the years. These includes CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) Activities in Public schools, B2B(Business to Business) exhibit this coming September 22-24 at SMX Convention Center, Manila, and Special promotion and giveaways on all of their Koten events for the month of September and October as well as other exhibits where 110th Sharp merchandise will be given away.

“Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask” Garners Over 16.7M Views and Counting

The kilig-tawa story of Malta, played by Herlene Budol, and her sweet but quirky romance with the incredibly handsome Sieg, portrayed by Joseph Marco, sent romcom fans in frenzy throughout the series. Many could relate to the twists and turns a woman’s heart goes through in learning to love herself and be open to the love of another. 

Herlene Budol and Joseph Marco starred as Malta and Sieg in “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask.”

Jessie and Edwin assist Malta in preparing for another date with Sieg.

Malta is about to finally reveal her face to Sieg after so long hiding.

“Ang Babae” increasingly appealed to young and young-at-heart viewers and morphed into a massive online sensation. After all, it was a feel-good series with cliffhanger moments, racking up more views and leaving heady fans wanting more after each exciting episode. 

On top of their effusive support gleaned from each episode’s comments, fans also drove “Ang Babae” content to hit status on TikTok. As seen in all the videos labeled under the #angbabaesalikodngfacemask hashtag, followers expressed their own creativity and enthusiasm on TikTok. 

Fan edits of lead characters Malta and Sieg, as well as clips of their favorite scenes garnered over 11 million views on TikTok, spreading the kilig and laughter to more enthusiastic fans and potential viewers who eventually latched on to the show. 

The TikTok trend backs up the numbers as it shows the amazing dedication “Ang Babae” fans display. They might as well brace for a second season, considering the finale’s last scene: just when Sieg proposed marriage to Malta, her childhood ‘crush’ pops up in her life. 

Sieg’s surprise marriage proposal gets unceremoniously interrupted.

Vincent Co, President of Puregold Price Club, Inc., is justifiably proud of the company’s unique retailtainment initiative. “We are very happy with the success of ‘Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask,’ ” says Co. 

“We could not have done this without the wonderful cast as led by Herlene Budol and Joseph Marco; the entire production crew; and the followers that viewed ‘Ang Babae’ week after week and spread the word about this mini series,” he affirms. “We hope to bring more panalo stories and entertainment to all our viewers and customers in the future.”